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DEFENCE - January 2022

Jan 2022

Feb 07, 2025

India and Israel Hold 13th Round of Staff Talks, Focus on Improving Defence Cooperation

India and Israel successfully held the 13th round of Staff Talks in New Delhi, which focused upon improving several areas of defence cooperation such as joint training, technology sharing, and regional security.
According to the Indian Army, this strategic dialogue reaffirmed the commitment to mutual growth in defence capabilities, fostering deeper bilateral ties between the two nations united by shared interests and trust.

Feb 05, 2025

India Reaffirms Support to Bhutan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at a meeting with Bhutan's top military general, reaffirmed India's readiness to support Bhutan in capability enhancement for defence preparedness, including provisioning of defence equipment and assets to augment capacities of Bhutan, as per its national priorities and in line with India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) Lt Gen Batoo Tshering called on Singh in New Delhi and held discussions encompassing a variety of issues on bilateral relations.

Indian Army and IIT Guwahati to Develop Epoxy Bamboo-based Composites

In a move towards innovation and self-reliance, the Indian Army's Gajraj Corps signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati for the research, design, and fabrication of epoxy bamboo-based composites.
Bamboo-based composites could replace traditional building materials used in the construction of bunkers in high-altitude areas.
The project will culminate in the construction of multiple defence works in high-altitude terrain for field trials, where they will be subjected to small arms fire and endure an entire weather cycle,.
The fabricated panels will provide the same level of protection, albeit with reduced weight, which will decrease the time and effort required for ferrying supplies, ultimately enhancing force preservation.

Feb 04, 2025

India-Maldives Joint Military Exercise

The 13th edition of two week long joint military exercise 'Ekuverin' between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force commenced in Maldives.
Ekuverin meaning 'Friends' in Dhivehi language is a bilateral annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives. In 2023, it was conducted at Chaubatia in Uttarakhand in June.
The 14-day exercise, which concludes on February 15 is aimed at enhancing interoperability in counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations, and carry out joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

Feb 03, 2025

Vibrant Village Programme

For the first time, Indo-Tibetan Border Police entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh governments for giving employment and livelihood opportunities to locals living along the India-China border. The plan conceived under the vibrant village programme (VVP) has so far covered 51 vibrant villages and 108 border villages for supplying vegetarian and non-vegetarian items worth Rs. 1 crore.

Feb 01, 2025

Indian Air Force and the Royal Air Force Executive Steering Group Meeting

In a significant stride towards enhancing military cooperation, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Air Force (RAF) convened for the Executive Steering Group Meeting, also known as Air Staff Talks, in London. The two-day event was a platform for reinforcing the defence relationship between the two nations, focusing on joint training, the exchange of ideas, and professional military education.
The discussions were co-chaired by Air Vice-Marshal Suraya Marshall CBE from the RAF and Air Vice-Marshal Prajual Singh VM from the IAF. This meeting underscored the commitment of both air forces to not only maintain but also expand their mutual engagements in various military domains.
Key areas of focus included:
Joint Training Initiatives: Both nations explored ways to enhance joint military exercises, which would allow for better interoperability and sharing of best practices among aircrews and support staff.
Exchange of Ideas: The meeting provided an avenue for sharing strategic insights, technological advancements, and operational tactics. fostering a collaborative environment for tackling mutual security challenges.
Professional Military Education: Discussions revolved around the possibilities of integrating educational programs, including staff courses and specialised training modules, to benefit from each other's expertise in military science and leadership.

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